Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0051B recorded on May 13, 1979 teaching from Luke 8:40-56 – The Story of Two Women. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the intertwined narratives of a terminally ill child and a woman suffering from a chronic ailment to illustrate how Jesus responds to varying degrees of human desperation. Stevens begins by…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0051A recorded on May 6, 1979 teaching from Luke 8:19-39 – Christ’s Colossal Power. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the colossal power of Christ as demonstrated through two dramatic encounters in the Gospel of Luke: the stilling of a great storm and the healing of a demon-possessed man. Stevens emphasizes that…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0040A recorded on April 8, 1979 teaching from Luke 19:38 – Blessed be the King that Cometh in the Name of the Lord. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the theological transition from the angelic promise of “peace on earth” at Christ’s birth to the crowd’s proclamation of peace in heaven during…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0035B recorded on April 1, 1979 teaching from Luke 7:1-17 – So Great Faith. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the theme of divine compassion through two contrasting miracles found in the seventh chapter of Luke. Pastor Stevens begins by examining the humility and great faith of a Roman centurion, a man of worldly…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0032B recorded on March 25, 1979 teaching from James 5:10-20 – Does God Heal Today?. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the contemporary application of divine healing by examining the biblical mandates found in the Book of James. He argues that while prayer and the fellowship of elders remain vital practices for the sick,…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0025B recorded on March 4, 1979 teaching from Luke 5 – Followers of Christ. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the transformative power of Christ’s call by examining the miraculous catch of fish and the healing of a leper. He argues that this narrative represents a secondary, more profound invitation to the…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0015B recorded on December 31, 1978 teaching from Habakkuk 3 – Revival. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens emphasizes the profound need for spiritual renewal within the church, drawing parallels between the prophet Habakkuk’s fervent plea and the contemporary Christian’s walk. He begins by recounting personal anecdotes, including a humorous incident concerning his…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0006A recorded on November 12, 1978 teaching from Hebrews 11:6 – Without Faith it is Impossible to Please Him: for He That Cometh to God Must Believe That He Is. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens examines Hebrews 11:6, which states that without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0004A recorded on October 29, 1978 teaching from Hebrews 11:34 – Out of Weakness We Were Made Strong. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens bases on Hebrews 11:34 as he explores how God uses the weak and broken to accomplish His purposes. Stevens emphasizes that true strength comes from faith in God, particularly…